I'm a night owl. I stay up late and hate mornings. This morning, my Oura Ring let me know that the midpoint of my sleep last night was 4 hours and 21 minutes ahead of my chronotype (a person's natural sleep shifts based upon when they are most energetic and alert). I...
After dark, Merida always goes outside like she's after a ASNr. Of course, there's nothing out there so Dharma stays calm. But let a bird get in her yard? Big Brown bristles up, puffs out her chest, and takes care of business. She'll then look to me for affirmation...
The barndo grows some smart ants. I don't know where they come from, but I only have them in the winter. That's odd, I think. I thought those little suckers were only around in the summertime and cold weather would freeze them out. I guess not. What I do know is they...
When I awoke this morning because of Merida's alert that it was time to go outside, it was a blistering ZERO degrees here in southern Indiana. And it was still dark... the sun just barely peeking out over the horizon. For an even better start to this Monday -- my...
Normally, I don't share the same photos here and on whatifitdid.com, but today is an exception. Probably because it's still dark and I'm grumpy... and sleepy. The content... Whatifitdid.com has been around since 2008. When you've been sharing stuff for so long,...
I saw a post on Facebook about the dangers of coyotes this time of year and it got me thinking -- and reviewing my security camera footage. I know there are coyotes around here in the outskirts of the Ville because I sometimes hear them. The post talked about how...
With winter in full swing in southern Indiana, my puppies are about to make me crazy scratching. Your skin feels drier in winter -- and so does the skin of dogs. The difference is, my leg doesn't bang against the wall as I scratch when others are trying to sleep. 🙄 Of...
That's a wrap... A Disney Trip Doctor Trips Hot Tub Addition Pool Install New Decks Dead Tree Removal Gutter Guards Walls in the Wall-less Room All windows, doors and upstairs trim complete Holidays & Birthdays Ben & the Pesky Neighbors Bought New Vehicles...
Perry was already working on Christmas morning when my phone rang. Ben: What time are you doing breakfast?Me: I'll make breakfast for you whenever you want it.Ben: I'm almost there. He came in his pajamas and kicked me out of my computer chair. No need for a coat......